Laboratory Care Technician - Float

Fairview Health Services•Burnsville, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is seeking a Float Laboratory Care Technician to work at M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, Minnesota, and M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota. This part-time, benefit-eligible position is in the Lab Float Pool and works 64 hours per two-week pay period (0.8 FTE). The schedule includes eight 8-hour shifts, with start times between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. or between 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and up to every other weekend. Holiday shifts are not included. The Laboratory Care Technician interacts with patients, families, and coworkers while providing professional laboratory services in keeping with M Health Fairview Values. The role collects laboratory specimens at M Health Fairview and outreach locations, handles specimens safely and securely, and performs point-of-care testing. It also involves entering orders and collection information into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and related subsystems, monitoring computer logs for incomplete work, scheduling tests and procedures, and communicating results through LIS/HIS and by phone. Lab Float Pool employees are expected to be available to travel 100% to different locations based on business needs. Assignments may range from a single day to an extended period, and may require travel to more than one clinic during a day at short notice. Float employees receive a pay incentive in addition to their hourly rate and may be eligible for mileage reimbursement when qualified under IRS regulations.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Complete a formal phlebotomy education program, or complete three months of full-time clinical phlebotomy and laboratory experience, or be enrolled in an MLT or MLS program and have completed a phlebotomy course.
Have a successful customer service background in a diverse cultural setting.
Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Demonstrate manual dexterity.
Demonstrate competence and proficient skills in collecting blood samples.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross is required within 90 days when working in a clinic setting; it is not required at Maple Grove Ambulatory Care Center.
Be available for unpredictable assignments and travel to different locations, potentially including more than one clinic in a day.

Nice To Haves

Prior laboratory experience in a hospital or clinic setting in a similar capacity.
Reliable transportation may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

Collect biological specimens using appropriate techniques and established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Perform phlebotomy at various sites and communicate special specimen-handling needs.
Use appropriate communication skills to address patient, family, and other customer needs.
Perform point-of-care and/or waived testing; may perform EKGs.
May train others in phlebotomy skills and mentor or teach students.
Ensure specimens are properly identified and acceptable for testing; process specimens before testing or sending them to reference labs.
Perform daily quality control, troubleshoot issues, and maintain equipment.
Monitor inventory, order supplies, and restock supplies.
Prioritize assigned work to support optimal patient outcomes.
Transport blood and body fluids safely, under proper conditions, and in a timely manner.
Seek assistance appropriately in problem or unusual situations.
Accurately enter and release order and collection information into LIS and related subsystems.
Monitor computer logs for incomplete work.
Schedule tests and procedures.
Provide results in LIS/HIS and report results over the phone.
Acquire additional computer skills as appropriate to the work area.
Support and adhere to the laboratory quality assurance program.
Maintain a safe work environment, follow safety protocols and infection control guidelines, and respond appropriately to emergent situations.
Follow Lab Float Pool requirements, including travel to varying locations according to business needs.